chloroethene.?

Question

What type of forces are there between molecules of chloroethene? are there van der waals?
Also, what are two uses of PVC? thanks again.

Answer 1

for the intermolecular forces between molecules:
the first one must exist is van der Waals because it is based on the attraction between electron clouds and different nuclei.
then you will consider if the compound is polar. if not, then vdW is the only one. if it is polar like chloroethene, dipole-dipole also exist. you will also have to evaluate the existence of hydrogen bond for polar molecules. since there is no polar bond that contains hydrogen, only vdW and dipole-dipole exist.

For PVC, you can look up the source below.

Answer 2

The forces that exist between molecules of vinyl chloride (chloro-ethylene) are:

Dipole induced dipole and Van der Waals

The uses of PVC are numerous

PVC is used in:

Pipes (plumbing)
Insulation (especially electrical since PVC doesn't burn well)
Signs
Upholstery ("vinyl" car seats)

to name a few

ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_chloride

Answer 3

There are dipole-dipole forces in chloroethene.
There are vdW forces as well, but they are weaker.

PVC is used for drain-pipes and electrical insulation.